Question

Who is the antagonist in Wuthering Heights, portrayed with both sympathetic and villainous traits?

• A. Edgar Linton
• B. Hindley Earnshaw
• C. Heathcliff
• D. Mr. Lockwood

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Heathcliff

Heathcliff is the central antagonist in Wuthering Heights, but Emily Brontë crafts him as a deeply complex character. He's portrayed with both sympathetic traits—like his tragic childhood, unrequited love for Catherine, and social alienation—and villainous qualities, including his cruelty, obsession, and desire for revenge.